Lobby area in the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point.

City / town · Utah

Lehi

Lobby area in the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point.

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Overview

Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States.

Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.

5 sights · 4 things to do · 6 places to eat · 4 places to stay

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Best things about Lehi

Hutchings Museum of Natural History

An eclectic museum featuring the collections of John Hutchings: rocks & minerals, stuffed birds, fossils and shells, pioneer and Native American items, plus memorabilia from the Wild West, including a small "shrine" …

Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point is home to a number of attractions, particularly geared at families, offers varied classes and is often the site of festivals and activities, Check the calendar for special events such as the Scottish …

Thanksgiving Point Farm Country

A petting zoo, farms animals including peacocks and rabbits, pony rides, and wagon rides through "Farm Country." The main building has a gift shop and a small museum featuring the production of milk.

Ashton Gardens

Large, beautiful sculpted grounds hidden in a bowl in the valley. The gardens also include the Children's Discovery Garden with a Noah's Ark play fountain and a small maze. Inside the main entrance building is a gift sho…

Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life

Museum of natural history with lots of dinosaurs and activities for kids. The museum also has an IMAX facility to screen 3D movies. The museum is also home to the Expedition Café.

Lehi Legacy Center

Recreation center in downtown Lehi.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Oct. (climate data from nearby Timpanogos Cave National Monument)

Jan: 2.3 in rain2.3"Jan: high 34°F, low 21°F34°21°JanFeb: 2.1 in rain2.1"Feb: high 39°F, low 24°F39°24°FebMar: 2.4 in rain2.4"Mar: high 49°F, low 30°F49°30°MarApr: 2.3 in rain2.3"Apr: high 58°F, low 36°F58°36°AprMay: 2.9 in rain2.9"May: high 69°F, low 43°F69°43°MayJun: 1.5 in rain1.5"Jun: high 80°F, low 51°F80°51°JunJul: 1.0 in rain1"Jul: high 90°F, low 59°F90°59°JulAug: 1.3 in rain1.3"Aug: high 88°F, low 57°F88°57°AugSep: 2.1 in rain2.1"Sep: high 77°F, low 49°F77°49°SepOct: 2.5 in rain2.5"Oct: high 60°F, low 39°F60°39°OctNov: 2.4 in rain2.4"Nov: high 44°F, low 29°F44°29°NovDec: 1.6 in rain1.6"Dec: high 34°F, low 22°F34°22°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • PVU Provo Municipal Airport, Provo — 14 mi away. Directions
  • SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions

The I-15 freeway runs directly through the middle of Lehi. Exit 279 takes you to Main Street; head west to get to downtown. Exit 284 will take you to Thanksgiving Point.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

  • Typical meal: about $10 per person at listed restaurants.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Thanksgiving Point Farm Country, Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life, Hutchings Museum of Natural History
  • Lunch Harvest Restaurant
  • Afternoon Cornbelly's, Murdock Canal Trail
  • Dinner Thai House Cuisine

Day 2

  • Morning Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point
  • Lunch Tepanyaki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
  • Afternoon Lehi Legacy Center, Thanksgiving Point Golf Course
  • Dinner Tower Deli at Thanksgiving Point

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    The I-15 freeway runs directly through the middle of Lehi. Exit 279 takes you to Main Street; head west to get to downtown. Exit 284 will take you to Thanksgiving Point.

    FrontRunner. A commuter rail line that runs between Ogden, the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, and Provo, passes through Lehi. Service runs every hour on weekdays (with more frequent service during rush hours) and every hour or two on Saturdays. One-way fares range from $2.50-10.30 depending on how far you travel.

    Go Lehi railway station (Thanksgiving Point Commuter Rail Station)

    📍 3101 North Ashton Boulevard⚠ Last checked Apr 2020 — confirm before you go
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    See

    See Hutchings Museum of Natural History

    An eclectic museum featuring the collections of John Hutchings: rocks & minerals, stuffed birds, fossils and shells, pioneer and Native American items, plus memorabilia from the Wild West, including a small "shrine" to Porter Rockwell.

    📍 55 N Center St🕒 Tue-Sat 11AM-5PM💲 $4/adult, $3/child, student, and senior☎ +1 801-609-9561
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    See Thanksgiving Point

    Thanksgiving Point is home to a number of attractions, particularly geared at families, offers varied classes and is often the site of festivals and activities, Check the calendar for special events such as the Scottish Festival (June) and the Great Salt Lake Truck Show (August).

    📍 3003 N Thanksgiving Waytake I-15 exit 284, turn onto Club House Dr, then take N Thanksgiving Way and head south; you can't miss the iconic water tower
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    See Thanksgiving Point Farm Country

    A petting zoo, farms animals including peacocks and rabbits, pony rides, and wagon rides through "Farm Country." The main building has a gift shop and a small museum featuring the production of milk.

    🕒 Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM; Nov-Mar 10AM-5PM💲 $5/person; admission includes pony ride for children ages 3-12 and a wagon ride for everyone☎ +1 801 768-4929
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    See Ashton Gardens

    Large, beautiful sculpted grounds hidden in a bowl in the valley. The gardens also include the Children's Discovery Garden with a Noah's Ark play fountain and a small maze. Inside the main entrance building is a gift shop and the Trellis Café (11AM-3PM, $5-10).

    📍 3900 N Garden Drfrom I-15 exit 284, continue west down Club House Dr; turn right onto Garden Dr at the end of the road🕒 Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM💲 Full garden: $10/adult, $6/child (3-12), $9/senior; Children's Garden only $6/adult, $4/child (3-12).☎ +1 801 768-4999
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    See Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life

    Museum of natural history with lots of dinosaurs and activities for kids. The museum also has an IMAX facility to screen 3D movies. The museum is also home to the Expedition Café.

    giant building with dinosaurs coming out of it🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM💲 $10/adult, $8/child (3-12) and senior (65+); add $5 for IMAX movie☎ +1 801 766-5030
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    Do

    Do Cornbelly's

    A top-rated corn maze and fall fun attractions at Thanksgiving Point.

    📍 3003 N Thanksgiving Waywest of Water Tower Plaza)🕒 October: Mon-Thu 4-10PM, Sat 10AM-11PM💲 $9-11 for maze only, up to $20 for all activities. Save $1 per ticket if you order online.☎ +1 801 794-3276
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    Do Thanksgiving Point Golf Course

    The largest golf club in Utah (200 acres).

    📍 3300 W Clubhouse Dr.🕒 8AM - dusk💲 $31 - $87☎ +1 801 768-7400
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    Do Murdock Canal Trail

    Paved 17-mile multi-user trail, for cyclists, walkers, runners, and rollerbladers, that runs along the majestic Wasatch Mountains. Be sure to obey trail traffic signs.

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    Buy

    Lehi Roller Mills

    Shop Lehi Roller Mills

    The historic mill, featured in the movie Footloose, is known for its tasty flour and bakery mixes. They run a small giftshop next to the mill, right after you get off the freeway and head towards downtown.

    📍 833 E Main St🕒 Mon-Sat 9AM-5PMChecked Feb 2022
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    Shop Thanksgiving Point Water Tower Plaza

    A few shops in a quaint setting.

    📍 3003 N Thanksgiving Way🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM☎ +1 801 768-4950
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    Shop Outlets at Traverse Mountain

    Over 50 outlet stores.

    📍 3700 North Cabelas Blvd.🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM☎ +1 801 901-1200
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    Shop Cabella's

    Outdoor equipment, hunting supplies. Aquarium, taxidermy displays. In-store restaurant.

    📍 2502 Cabela's Blvd🕒 Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM, Sat 8AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM☎ +1 801 766-2500
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    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay Marriott SpringHill Suites Lehi at Thanksgiving Point

    📍 2447 W Executive Parkway☎ +1 801 341-6970
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